Qui Lounge (22 - 22bis Le Thanh Ton, D1) is not a bar, nor is it a lounge or restaurant—it’s a perfect balance of all three in one space. The industrial copper-plated lighting fixtures above the bar set the scene, the elegantly lit shelf of top brand whiskeys in the back beckoned us while the
Inspired by a song, Simon Nguyen wants guests to fall in love with his steaks and each other while you’re at it. “It’s a love song,” says Simon Nguyen of the ballad that provided the inspiration for his intimate little bistro on 36 Pham Hong Thai, D1—Nossa Steakhouse. “Nossa, nossa… ai se eu te pego…
Ganges offers Indian food dressed up brightly, with attention to fresh ingredients and flavors If I were stuck on an island with only one option for food to eat for the remainder of my life, that choice would undoubtedly be Indian. The complex combination of spices, curries, masala, yogurt, chili, garlic, ginger and more all
Slated to become another Tony Fox hit, the innovative tapas at twenty21one are delicious ways to bridge tensions between East and West If you’ve been in this town long enough to remember the original Qing wine bar on Dong Du - back in 2004, it was the first of its kind in Saigon - you’ll
Mexican Food via San Diego right here in Saigon No place matches the breadth and depth of Mexican restaurants than Southern California, except Mexico City itself—and maybe not even there. Diego’s Taco Shop (41/9 Co Giang, D1) was inspired by its namesake city—San Diego—in California where the owner was fortunate to grow up on Mexican
Vietnamese Countryside Dining With A View Who would’ve thought that in the middle of downtown Saigon, amongst the high-rises, noise and cars is a little countryside oasis. Located on Le Loi, Mountain Retreat (Rooftop, 36 Le Loi, D1) offers what it says on the tin, “a retreat in the mountains”— the “mountains” being the city
Innovative Japanese-Chinese cuisine at Saigon’s latest chic dining space Le Meridien ’s Bamboo Chic (Level 9, Le Méridien Saigon, 3C Ton Duc Thang, D1; 12pm – 1am daily) may just be getting warmed up, but it has arrived in Ho Chi Minh City at the right time. From the décor to the dishes, Bamboo Chic
If you think you’ve done tableside BBQ before, think again. Ever since Lavastone BBQ and Cocktail House (96B Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, D1) opened its doors late last year, it’s been on a mission to elevate the GIY (Grill It Yourself) genre so popular in Saigon from what’s normally either a chain-restaurant or a slightly
A first look at Thai newcomer Somtum Der For indexplicable reasons, even though they are close neighbors, there seems to be only a handful of Thai restaurants in Saigon, and rarer still to find one dedicated specifically to Isan cuisine. This is where Somtum Der (136 Pasteur, D1) enters the dining scene to fill that
It’s difficult to put into words the incredible amount of detail that went into designing and creating Ngon Asia House (99 Nguyen Hue, D1). From dark wood furniture and red curtains separating various dining spaces to exposed light bulbs hanging from the ceiling, the restaurant is like an interior design showroom. And with greenery and
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